Cam Ward or Kirk Cousins?
Who to start in Week 4, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Cam Ward | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Cam Ward ahead · 4 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB29#27–#31 | QB28#22–#32edge |
| Week 4 | QB32#30–#33 | QB26#18–#29edge |
| Week 4 projection (PPR) | 12.7 | 14.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #232 overall | 4 #228 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -81 ranks · -199 val | +94 ranks · +111 val |
| Rostered | 10% | 26% |
| Bye | 9 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 4, Cam Ward or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Cam Ward at QB32 (range #30–#33) and Kirk Cousins at QB26 (range #18–#29). Projections: 12.7 vs 14.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cam Ward or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Cam Ward QB29 (range #27–#31) vs Kirk Cousins QB28 (range #22–#32). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Cam Ward ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cam Ward for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cam Ward is ranked #232 overall and Kirk Cousins #228, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.